Fri 20 Nov · 5pmSaudi Pro League

Al-Ettifaq lineup @ Al Shabab

Most-used XI4-2-3-1
AlJawsh
Khateeb
Hendry
AlOtaibi
AlOlayan
Duda
Celina
Medrán
Shammari
AlGhannam
Dembélé
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Al-Ettifaq fixtures and results

Al Shabab, awayLast: D 1-1 Al Taawon

Al-Ettifaq most-used XI this season

4-2-3-1 · 9/30The shape in 9 of the last 30
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 9 of last 30
4-2-3-1
30%
4-4-2
27%
4-1-4-1
10%
5-3-2
10%

4-2-3-1 at home · 4-4-2 away

Most Common Al-Ettifaq Starting XI

Based on 13 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Al-Ettifaq transfers

7 in · 5 outThe last six months

Al-Ettifaq transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
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IN · 7
  • HHarounfrom Al-Qadisiyah FCLoanSEP '26
  • AAbdulelahfrom Al-Ittihad FCLoanSEP '26
  • SSharahilifrom NEOMLoanSEP '26
  • TTambaktifrom Al RiyadhFree agentSEP '26
  • KKantéfrom MiddlesbroughTransferAUG '26
  • LLarssonfrom FC CopenhagenTransferAUG '26
  • MMessifrom StrasbourgLoanAUG '26
OUT · 5
  • DDahalto Al RiyadhFree agentSEP '26
  • WWijnaldumto Al-Ittihad FCFree agentSEP '26
  • NNkotato Orlando PiratesLoanSEP '26
  • SSahhariFree agentAUG '26
  • AAlito Al-Ittihad FCTransferAUG '26
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Al-Ettifaq club facts

Est. 1944Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium · Manager A. Papastamatis

Al-Ettifaq are 7th in the Saudi Pro League on 19 points from 12 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

Al-Ettifaq past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024-25Saudi Pro League7th50
2023-24Saudi Pro League6th48
2022-23Saudi Pro League7th37
2021-22Saudi Pro League9th4
2020-21Saudi Pro League5th47
A. Papastamatis, Al-Ettifaq manager
Head Coach
A. Papastamatis
AustraliaSince Aug 2026
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Al-Ettifaq predicted lineup vs Al Shabab

MOST USED XI

Al-Ettifaq's expected lineup away at Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches: Al Jawsh in goal, a back four of Khateeb, Hendry, Al Otaibi and Al Olayan, and Dembélé leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news and how this XI is built

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 9 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 13 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Al-Ettifaq, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Al-Ettifaq's expected lineup at Al Shabab, Fri 20 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 13 matches): Al Jawsh (8); Khateeb (12), Hendry (12), Al Otaibi (10), Al Olayan (8); Duda (12), Celina (8), Medrán (8), Shammari (7), Al Ghannam (7); Dembélé (8). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Al Taawon match on 31 Oct.

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Al-Ettifaq questions

What is Al-Ettifaq's expected lineup?

Al-Ettifaq's expected lineup away at Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 13 official matches: Al Jawsh in goal, a back four of Khateeb, Hendry, Al Otaibi and Al Olayan, and Dembélé leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Al Jawsh, Khateeb, Hendry, Al Otaibi, Al Olayan, Duda, Celina, Medrán, Shammari, Al Ghannam, Dembélé.

Who started Al-Ettifaq's last match?

Al-Ettifaq's starting XI on 31 Oct 2026 in the Saudi Pro League (4-4-2): M. Rodák, Abdullah Khateeb, Pedro Henrique, J. Hendry, Madallah Al Olayan, O. Duda, A. Kanté, B. Celina, Khalid Al Ghannam, J. Larsson, Sultan Ali Huran.

What was Al-Ettifaq's last result?

Al-Ettifaq drew with Al Taawon 1–1 on 31 Oct 2026.

When did Al-Ettifaq last win?

Al-Ettifaq last won on 24 Oct 2026, beating Al Kholood 3–0.

Who takes penalties for Al-Ettifaq?

M. Dembélé has taken the most penalties for Al-Ettifaq this season, scoring 2 of 2.

Who has made the most starts for Al-Ettifaq this season?

J. Hendry leads with 12 starts for Al-Ettifaq across all competitions this season.

What formation does Al-Ettifaq use most often?

Al-Ettifaq have used a 4-4-2 in 4 of their 12 matches this season.

Which Al-Ettifaq goalkeeper has started the most this season?

Turki Ba Al-Jawsh has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Al-Ettifaq this season, starting 8 matches.

Which Al-Ettifaq defender has started the most this season?

Jack Hendry has made the most starts as defender for Al-Ettifaq this season, starting 12 matches.

Which Al-Ettifaq midfielder has started the most this season?

Ondrej Duda has made the most starts as midfielder for Al-Ettifaq this season, starting 12 matches.

Which Al-Ettifaq forward has started the most this season?

Moussa Dembélé has made the most starts as forward for Al-Ettifaq this season, starting 8 matches.

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